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These initiatives share a common goal: driving social impact and sustainable development through innovation, inclusivity, and collaboration. By addressing pressing social, environmental, and economic challenges, they foster responsible business practices, promote digital and financial inclusion, and support community-driven solutions. Together, they contribute to building a more equitable and sustainable future while empowering individuals and organizations to create lasting positive change.
Sustainability & Social Innovation Initiatives
Fundación MAPFRE Awards for Social Innovation
This initiative by Fundación MAPFRE and IE University, through the IE Center for Social Innovation and Sustainability, aims to support innovative solutions that have the potential to make a major social impact in the health, mobility, digital technology and silver economy sectors.
Expansión Awards for Transformation Towards a Sustainable Economy
These awards, promoted by Expansión, Bankinter and Moeve, with the collaboration of the IE Center for Social Innovation and Sustainability, focus on the European Green Deal, the 2030 Agenda and the need for companies and institutions to develop coherent social and environmental transformation plans.
Digital Transformation for Inclusive Business Development
This program, championed by the IE Center for Social Innovation and Sustainability in partnership with J.P. Morgan, the City Council of Madrid and Orange España provides small, local businesses with the support and know-how necessary to strengthen the digital capabilities.
Travel4Impact
Through the IE Center for Social Innovation and Sustainability and Amadeus, this project is designed to support and help the travel and tourism industry in a responsible, inclusive and sustainable way, enabling them to prosper and amplify their positive impact on our communities.
Social Responsibility Forum
This student-led forum, led by the IE Net Impact Club and supported by IE Foundation, is dedicated to promoting dialogue between leaders from diverse sectors and environmental impact professionals about sustainable development in the business world.
Wuha Sira Initiative
The Wuha Sira Initiative is an international nonprofit organization, supported by IE Foundation, dedicated to providing improved water access and educational opportunities for young women in Ethiopia.
Financieros sin Fronteras
NGO born within IE Business School and supported since its origins by IE Foundation, that focuses on fostering economic and social development in underserved communities through financial inclusion.
Puentes Global
Puentes Global is a social venture focused on promoting inclusivity in business. It supports aspiring entrepreneurs from disadvantaged backgrounds through training, mentoring and advice, and collaborates with organizations with similar missions.
